Nymphalidea Completed

Once I got to 18 repeats of Wedge D, I started decreasing at the top edge to dramatically slow down the rate of increase.

I worked until I had 36 repeats of Wedge D, then I worked two rows of the solid color so that I was back at the top edge, then picked up and knit stitches long the top edge. When I had 2 stitches remaining, I slipped those 2, picked up 1 at the beginning of the top edge, and passed the 2 slipped stitches over — decreasing 2 stitches. This was to lessen the “corner” at the junction of the top edge and the live stitches on the needle. Then I continued picking up stitches along the top edge until I had picked up all the way back to the start.

I then turned and worked a 3-stitch applied i-cord along the top edge, attaching to the shawl by working the third stitch together with a live stitch from the stitches picked up along the top edge.

Important tip: Miles of applied i-cord goes much faster when you have a little helper.

When I got to the junction of top edge and lives stitches, I once again decreased 2 stitches in the same manner as above, as I continued to work the applied i-cord. This pretty much gave me a straight edge, no corner at all!

To block I steamed the piece carefully with my steam iron, opening up the lace wedges as I worked. The finished shawl is about 88” along the top edge — nice and long!

Appreciate the detailed description of what you did, applied I-cord is such a wonderful finishing detail for so many projects. The combination of this yarn with its subtle variations and the strong architectural lines of the pattern allows both shine. Perfect.Barbara at Knitting | Work in Progress´s last blog post ..FO | Almost Neutral Fluted Ridge Afghan

That’s gorgeous! And if I’m understanding correctly, wow! You are Super Woman for knitting 88 inches of i-cord. Not sure I’d have been able to stick with that.Jeannie´s last blog post ..TBT – Childhood BFFs

Oh drat. I am also knitting Nymphadelia (ahem, since October, obviously not as quick as you are) and have reached the 36 repeat mark. I was hoping to use your modifications, but now I see that I should have done something halfway back (like in February), so I will have to wing it for the slog to the finish line. I think the icord is a great idea and I have lots of yarn left, so maybe I’ll get this done by October. Your shawl looks great!

That is stunning thank you for the detailed modifications, I have it in my queue on Ravelry not a good enough knitter yet to attempt it but soon, same with your Array by Shibui Knits have that queued too. Love your taste Sweetie Pie

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